Following a period of acceleration in the company’s growth and production volume, Xilam Animation is further expanding with the appointment of Julie Appéré in the newly created position of Talent Scout – Head of Talent Acquisition and Management. Appéré is a highly respected and valued professional; by all artists, creative talent, technicians and production colleagues[…..] […]
Annecy International Animation Festival (hereinafter referred to as the Annecy Animation Festival), initiated by the International Animation Film Association, is the oldest of the world’s four animation film festivals and has MIFA — the world’s largest professional animation trade market. It enjoys the reputation of “Oscar of animation industry” and “Cannes of animation industry”, and[…..] […]
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and EPIC Resort Destinations, LLC. announced that Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona will feature additional brand activations from Barbie, Masters of the Universe, and Mattel Games when it opens in 1Q 2023. These Mattel brands join the previously announced Hot Wheels roller coaster and go-karting experiences and Thomas & Friends indoor[…..] […]
Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, And More In June 2022 Netflix provides one of June’s highest-profile new animated productions in Hamish Steele’s Dead End: Paranormal Park. The show got a bit of unexpected attention earlier this month when it was name-dropped by a group of U.S. Disney+ is prepping audiences for its upcoming[…..] […]
UK-based Cocomelon outfit Moonbug Entertainment has acquired One Animation, the Singapore-based media company and production studio behind children’s animation Oddbods. The Rene Rechtman-led Moonbug plans to expand Oddbods’ global distribution reach and grow the brand into new formats, products and experiences. One Animation’s team will join Moonbug, but will remain in Singapore and continue developing and producing their current slate[…..] […]
Gaming isn’t just for fun, it can also fill your wallet! Too good to be true? Not with ZEBEDEE. BIG Festival 2022, the largest festival and market for games in Latin America, is host to some of the most innovative games and new gaming technologies out there… and ZEBEDEE wouldn’t miss it! Whether you’re a[…..] […]
Fernando Laverde, Colombian Stop Motion Pioneer, Dies At 88 Laverde was born in Bogota on December 17, 1933, and died in the same city on May 18, 2022. his work and influence reached far beyond Colombia’s borders during his lifetime. Fernando Laverde is a Colombian animator he made some films for children using scale models made[…..] […]
Roller Champions Launches, New Rainbow Six Siege Season Announced Roller Champions rolled in a new era in skating games, Rainbow Six Siege announced a new season, and Brawlhalla launched its second Street Fighter Epic Crossover. Roller Champions Available Now Roller Champions, Ubisoft’s new free-to-play competitive skating game, launched May 25. Roll up with two friends[…..] […]
New 4-Part Peppa Pig Special ‘Peppa’s Club’ Premieres on Nickelodeon May 30 Britain’s globally beloved cartoon piglet, Peppa Pig, opened the doors to a special space for all her young fans in the all-new Peppa’s Club! Premiering on Nickelodeon on Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m. ET, the TV event introduces a never-before-seen, kids-only Clubhouse location,[…..] […]
Brazil’s Hype Animation has launched Meet Ed, an NFT campaign to fully finance the production of an animated feature film. Hype Animation Studio is known for its famous 14-minute animated short film “Ed” back in 2013. Thanks to its compelling story, the short film clinched 28 awards across several film festivals at that time. What[…..] […]
